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3 on From the Batman News Desk: Nostalgia and the BatmanWelcome to From the Batman News Desk, a new series of op-eds and articles covering various aspects of Batman history. Each week one of the Batman News writers will share their thoughts on Batman characters and concepts across comics, film, television, and more. We live in a time of nostalgia. We, as a culture, cling…
I'm back, out of reviewer retirement to help Jackson, Aaron, and Akash cover this holiday anthology. These books are always interesting though rarely consistent, so, let's see if it's worth a read! Lex Luthor in "Lex and the City" Aaron: Inspired by the column and hit television series of nearly the same name, writer Sina…
DC is making a big move with the introduction of the Absolute Universe and we here at Batman News thought we'd follow suit by gathering as many reviewers as possible together to discuss the All-In Special! This review/discussion will be split up into five sections and the six of us (including a special appearance from the…
So, this is the last issue. Let me guess, it’s a climactic fight and everything turns out all right in the end. We get some consequences that affect nothing and move on to the next event. Yep, called it. I don’t need any more preamble, let’s just get into it. Absolute Power squandered its premise, a…
This month Tini Howard wraps up her two-and-a-half year run on Catwoman and the ten-part “Nine Lives” arc with a final action extravaganza. It’s no secret that, as this arc has progressed, I’ve grown increasingly dissatisfied with it, despite a strong start. Can this finale give some meaning to the protracted story I’ve been reading…
I’m glad this event is only four issues long because it’s already starting to try my patience. After last month was wasted on Nightwing worship and tie-in setups we do get to see the heroes put a plan into motion and fight back. Unfortunately, the comic just isn’t very interesting. Let’s get into it. The…
Last month, I had plenty to say about the opening issue of this event. As far as I’m concerned that’s a good thing. But now as we reach the halfway point, with the remaining heroes joining forces to try and find a way to fight back, I’m left with not nearly as much to say……
We’ve finally reached the penultimate chapter of “Nine Lives.” Assuming the cover text doesn’t turn you away completely, maybe you’re wondering if Tini Howard can build to a satisfying ending after so many months of setup? Well, I know I was, so let’s get right into it! This issue is a lot of fighting and…
Last month the final pieces of Absolute Power fell into place and all that was left was for the event to truly start. Now it has, in just as bombastic a fashion as you might expect. Much planning has gone into this and DC seems to be fully committed, which I think is a good…
After a year and a half of build-up and months of preludes, DC Comics' biggest event since Dark Crisis is about to kick off. First though, a few straggling plot elements must be maneuvered into place and to do that we have Absolute Power: Ground Zero. What we have here is three short stories that…
“Nine Lives” is inching closer to its conclusion as this month Catwoman and Scandal Savage attempt to put a stop to the White Glove. Will they succeed? Can this arc regain my interest before the end? Let’s see! I have to say, I was significantly more engaged with the first half of this comic than…
Well, I’m back. Big thank you to Jack for filling in last month. After reading that issue to catch up, I was not left with high expectations for this issue, the finale of the Shush-ManBat-Harsh arc. Still, you never know, maybe it will all come together. Let’s find out! If I had to pick one…
Another month down and “Nine Lives” just won’t die; apt I suppose. It started out as a strong story and bottomed out in the middle but, despite slight recovery, it has now just lost my interest. Maybe this month can pick it back up. Let’s find out! The first thing I noticed was the change up in artists. Ivan Shavrin takes over for Di Giandomenico and colors…
DC is at it again with another seasonal anthology, so, as usual, all of us reviewers are teaming up to cover the book and our new talent has thrown their hats into the ring as well. Let’s see what they thought! Harley Quinn & King Shark: "Field Trip" Aaron: After venting about spending birthdays in prison,…
Catwoman #64 follows up the ending of the previous issue with Veronica Viceroy’s crime coalition planning to take down our feline protagonist. Meanwhile, she's plotting a way to avoid their surveillance. That means it’s time to go to space and knock out a spy satellite. Ludicrous? Sure. Entertaining? Let’s find out! I’ve definitely soured on…
This month Batman and Robin continues to spin its wheels with a story that probably should have been told in one six-issue arc. Batman does indeed team up with Shush and Robin continues his adventures with Flatline, but nothing is really moving forward. So, the question is whether it was entertaining. Well, let’s get into…
Last month the "Nine Lives" arc crashed and burned as we were treated to one of the worst issues I’ve read since I started reviewing this title. However, I know Tini Howard can write a good Catwoman story and I’m hoping last month was a fluke. So, let’s buckle in as Catwoman heads to the…
Simone Di Meo is back on art this month as Batman looks into the Cult of Man-bat. This series has been rather disappointing as a whole so far but perhaps now that the recent subplots have been wrapped up, it can get down to business and Williamson can get things together. Let’s see! Well, I…
It seems like Amanda Waller is everywhere at DC right now but you know where she hasn’t been yet? Catwoman. This month DC fixes that as Selina joins the Suicide Squad to steal from Black Adam. It should be interesting to see how this turns out, so let’s get right into it! Last month, we…
After the “big” reveal last month regarding the goalie, Zach’s, parentage, Batman and Robin are keeping a close eye on him. What nefarious schemes is this soccer-playing villain hatching? Let’s see! Well, that was anticlimactic. What I had assumed was the start of an ongoing subplot wraps up in rather dull fashion (Spoilers Ahead). I…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com